The baby name Roddrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒdrɪk/ (ROD-rik).
The baby name Roddrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒdrɪk/ (ROD-rik).
Roddrick is in Origin.
Roddrick is a modern respelling of Rodrick/Roderick, rooted in the ancient Germanic name Hrodric (elements hrod “fame, glory” + ric “ruler”), hence “famous ruler.” The name traveled through Gothic and Norse forms and was borne by Roderic, the last Visigothic king of Hispania. In the Brittonic world it overlaps with Welsh Rhydderch, often Anglicized as Roderick, and in Scotland Roderick long served as the English form of Gaelic Ruairidh.
The double-d spelling Roddrick appears chiefly in late 20th‑century U.S. records but remains uncommon. Related variants include Roderick, Rodrick, Roderic, Roderik, and Rodrik; Romance cognates are Rodrigo (Spanish/Portuguese), Rodrigue (French), and Roderigo (Italian/archaic). Short forms and nicknames include Rod, Roddy, Rick, and Ricky. Across traditions the core meaning endures: a leader renowned for glory or celebrated rule.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #893 | 6 | 7,187 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
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